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Old 05-20-2013, 08:51 AM   #29
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When I had my 2011 Vert, I was told the clear bra goes on 1st, THEN any kind of paint protection or other coating to give the clear bra a better chance to bond with the paint.
this is correct.

mine was done this way over the weekend and came out amazing.
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Old 05-20-2013, 09:07 AM   #30
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When I had my 2011 Vert, I was told the clear bra goes on 1st, THEN any kind of paint protection or other coating to give the clear bra a better chance to bond with the paint.
That makes sense. I briefly looked into several of the clear bra products but decided maintaining the finish of the entire car was more important to me. I'm sure if my car were my DD, a clear bra would be top priority.
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Old 05-28-2013, 06:30 AM   #31
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hawk02 did you just have the paint coated or did they do they use opti coat on the black plastic too?
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Old 05-28-2013, 08:32 AM   #32
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this is correct.

mine was done this way over the weekend and came out amazing.
Where did you have yours done at? Looking to have mine done in the next few weeks.
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Old 05-28-2013, 10:33 AM   #33
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hawk02 did you just have the paint coated or did they do they use opti coat on the black plastic too?
Yep, plastic was coated. Only areas not coated we're the windows and windshield.
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Old 05-28-2013, 01:38 PM   #34
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Yep, plastic was coated. Only areas not coated we're the windows and windshield.
Did the opti coat change the look or feel of the plastic? Does the black plastic shine more now?

Did you do the wheels too?
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